Australian distributor ABC Commercial will launch the Lance Armstrong feature documentary King of Cheats (feature documentary, 1 x 90’ HD) at next week’s MIPTV. Combining the talents of BAFTA award winning director Alex Holmes (Dunkirk, House of Saddam) with the unique insight of ABC reporter Quentin McDermott, King of Cheats will bring a cinematic treatment to one of the greatest stories of the modern era. McDermott’s ground breaking investigative reporting of Lance … [Read more...] about MIPTV: ABC Commercial launches Lance Armstrong doc
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Starz Worldwide Distribution secures global distribution rights for new VH1 series
Dean Cain in Hit the Floor Los Angeles, California – Starz Worldwide Distribution, a division of Starz, has finalised an international television distribution agreement with VH1 for the upcoming 2013 TV series, Hit the Floor (previously known as Bounce). The TV series will contain 10 one-hour episodes in its first season. Starz Worldwide Distribution will represent Hit the Floor to all markets for television, excluding the U.S. The series will be available for licensing at the start of … [Read more...] about Starz Worldwide Distribution secures global distribution rights for new VH1 series
MIPTV: “Made-in-Japan” TV formats to be jointly promoted by major Japanese networks
At the upcoming MIPTV, eight major Japanese broadcasters will collectively promote their leading formats under the joint promotional project titled TREASURE BOX JAPAN, with support from the Japanese government. A session devoted to TREASURE BOX JAPAN is scheduled at MIPFormats, to be held prior to the opening of MIPTV. While Japanese broadcasters have been individually active in the international markets for over thirty years, there has never been an all-Japan union until TREASURE BOX … [Read more...] about MIPTV: “Made-in-Japan” TV formats to be jointly promoted by major Japanese networks
“Top Chef” secures new international sales
London – Top Chef, NBCUniversal’s Emmy-award winning cooking format, has been sold to more international broadcasters, with local versions to air in Indonesia and Spain. SCTV, Indonesia’s number one terrestrial network, will air 13 two-hour episodes in the third quarter of 2013. This deal marks NBCUniversal’s first format sale in Southeast Asia. The Spanish version is currently in pre-production with La Sexta and will air in September this year. With the addition of … [Read more...] about “Top Chef” secures new international sales
MIPTV: FCCE China on the hunt for new formats
The Beijing based company FCCE China says it is actively looking for new formats and concepts for the Chinese market. This follows the successful collaboration of FCCE China and Heilongjiang TV for the Dutch Emmy nominated cross-media format Entertainment Experience. Other formats like The Voice, Celebrity Splash and Take me out have also been sold to broadcasters in China. FCCE China believes the road is paved for other new and proven successful formats to come into the market. IP owners are … [Read more...] about MIPTV: FCCE China on the hunt for new formats
MIPTV: Endemol unveils new formats line up from across Europe and the USA
Endemol has announced its new line up of entertainment formats for MIPTV 2013. This includes Endemol’s Wall of Fame, and Does Someone Have to Go Now – which was commissioned by FOX. The Brain, which was originally produced by Endemol Germany, has already been sold to Spain and Italy, where it ranked number one in its prime time slot. Next One from Endemol Italy has also launched in Spain on Antena 3 and is already being piloted in several territories with further announcements … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Endemol unveils new formats line up from across Europe and the USA
